GP’s drug failures ‘numerous’

Nikki Cockburn, whose treatment by her GP has been condemned by the Health and Disability...

GP’s drug failures ‘numerous’

A Dunedin doctor’s prescribing of a dangerous drug to a Dunedin woman has been slammed after it caused her to terminate two pregnancies and resulted in her contracting a rare medical condition.

Future of Wakari unclear

Southern DHB chief executive Chris Flemming. Photo: ODT files

Future of Wakari unclear

The future of the partly outdated and dilapidated Wakari Hospital complex is uncertain, as the Southern District Health Board considers moving services alongside the new Dunedin Hospital.

Woodhouse’s attack role keeps him on the move

Michael Woodhouse’s busy Wednesday at Parliament at the finance and expenditure select committee....

Woodhouse’s attack role keeps him on the move

As a member of the parliamentary rugby team, Michael Woodhouse keeps relatively fit, which is just as well given his punishing schedule on Wednesday morning this week.

Family pet shot in Macandrew Bay

Macandrew Bay resident Andrew Long kneels beside the grave of family pet Cheezel. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Family pet shot in Macandrew Bay

The apparent death from gunshot wounds of a beloved pet has upset a Macandrew Bay family, who are concerned the same fate could befall others.

One woman’s hospice fundraiser just keeps rolling on

Waikouaiti woman Ashleigh Thompson, whose cheese roll fundraiser for the Otago Community Hospice...

One woman’s hospice fundraiser just keeps rolling on

After Ashleigh Thompson’s mother Donna Hewitt died in the Otago Community Hospice last year, Ms Thompson decided she wanted to do something to thank the organisation for its help.

Warbirds and RNZAF to pay 6k over plane crash

Pilot Arthur Dover signals he is OK after the Yak he was landing collided with a cherry picker on...

Warbirds and RNZAF to pay 6k over plane crash

Warbirds Over Wanaka and the Royal New Zealand Airforce have been found liable for a crash at the 2018 event which left a pilot unharmed but his vintage aircraft destroyed.

Kidney health mostly ‘under the radar’

Dialysis nurse Leighanne Everett shares a joke with patient Karen Williamson. PHOTOS: CHRISTINE O...

Kidney health mostly ‘under the radar’

Waikouaiti woman Karen Williamson was in a philosophical mood yesterday as she was hooked up to a dialysis machine for a five-hour session.

Silent condition found thanks to curious GP

Ian McCabe is a living example of the value of a regular GP check-up.

Cancer treatment delays prompt plea for action

Cancer treatment delays prompt plea for action

Southern cancer treatment waiting times are creeping back up towards three months or more, prompting the Cancer Society to plead for urgent action to help affected patients.

SDHB’s Covid efforts highlighted

Southern medical staff went the extra mile and then some in the fight against Covid-19, newly released figures show.

Venues reawaken with Level 1

This evening's mild weather has proven attractive for many having New Year's Eve dinner outside...

Venues reawaken with Level 1

Southern bars and restaurants have rearranged the furniture and tickets are back on sale for concerts and sports events, as the region returned to Covid-19 Alert Level 1 yesterday.

Concern about loss of beds

The latest concept design image for the new Dunedin Hospital buildings, supplied by the...

Concern about loss of beds

The children’s ward at the new Dunedin Hospital will have fewer beds than the current hospital.

Minor party plans major push to solidify support

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour thanks Invercargill voters, watched by MPs Toni Severin and...

Minor party plans major push to solidify support

The Act New Zealand party annual meeting in May is not something which is usually of any significance down here in the South, but that will not be the case this year.

Neurosurgeon goal reiterated

Dunedin Hospital is still trying to recruit two new neurosurgeons, the Southern District Health Board says.

SDHB quizzed on new build, budget

The next planning document for Dunedin’s new hospital may be submitted to the Cabinet next month — although it could be some time before ministers consider it.

‘Faffing about’ on hospital build: Woodhouse

Progress on the new Dunedin hospital has stalled and the Government is "faffing about", National Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse says.

Urology dept improvement success story

Urology dept improvement success story

Southern urology services, the subject of a scathing health and disability commissioner report in 2019, are now being hailed as a success story.

SDHB tells bed block group ‘this cannot fail’

SDHB tells bed block group ‘this cannot fail’

Staff trying to solve the Southern District Health Board’s bed block crisis have been told the organisation backs them, but that it wants to see results.

SDHB patients may have surgery in Timaru Hospital

SDHB patients may have surgery in Timaru Hospital

Orthopaedic patients could find themselves being operated on at Timaru Hospital, as the Southern District Health Board tries to clear a lengthening waiting list.

New CT scanner and extra shifts to reduce backlog

Dunedin Hospital’s new CT scanner will hopefully be up and running in 20 weeks.

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